
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Classic Uptown Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $600 (73 Rentals)
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Nova Ridge

Nova Point Gated Community

The Villas @ Uptown

Canyon Crest

Encanto Lofts Apartments

Lexington Place Apartments

Casa Del Arroyo Apartments

4747 Spanish Sun Ave NE

Pinewood Estates
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Via Apartments

Executive West - Senior Community

San Pedro Village

Sedona Ridge

Casa Placida

Nova View

Mont 44 Apartments

Acacia Gardens

Three Fountains

Arlo Apartments
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North Park Apartments

Candlelight Square

Woodberry Heights

The Lakes

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Milo

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Canoan Village

Sunset Pointe

La Vida Buena Apartments

Pinon Terrace

Villas Del Cielo
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Tesoro on Spain

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Sun Plaza

Indigo Park

Northeastern

4601 Douglas MacArthur Rd NE

Landmark Apartments

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Sierra Meadows

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Calero

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Uptown Square

528 Montclaire Dr NE

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Casa Tierra

Nob Hill

Gracey's Nation - Truman Community

Enclave

8801 Natalie Ave NE

8301 Comanche Ct NE

Fair Plaza Apartments

Somerset Lofts
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Classic Uptown, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Classic Uptown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Uptown Studio Apartments | $1,112 | $735 | $2,398 |
| Classic Uptown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,235 | $838 | $2,497 |
| Classic Uptown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,488 | $900 | $5,442 |
| Classic Uptown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,655 | $1,166 | $2,130 |
| Classic Uptown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,400 | $2,400 | $2,400 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 73 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Classic Uptown Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.
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Cheapest Available Classic Uptown Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Classic Uptown area of Albuquerque, NM is a Studio unit found at Nova Ridge priced from $725. Nova Point Gated Community has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Classic Uptown apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nova Ridge | S1 | Studio,1BA | $725 |
| Nova Point Gated Community | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| The Villas @ Uptown | Studio Upgrade | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Encanto Lofts Apartments | Aspen - One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $835 |
| Lexington Place Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $840 |
| Casa Del Arroyo Apartments | 1bd/1ba | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Nova Peak | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Pinewood Estates | Studio | Studio,1BA | $852 |
| Sedona Ridge | Zuni | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Treehouse Apartments | Willow | Studio,1BA | $959 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Classic Uptown, NM
As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Classic Uptown area is the $1.13 price per square foot Two Bedroom - Fully Remodeled Model at Pinon Terrace in the in the Northeast Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,245. The second greatest value Classic Uptown apartment is the 2x2_1037 Model at Uptown Square starting at $1,455 with a $1.40 price per square foot in the Northeast Quadrant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Classic Uptown apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinon Terrace | Two Bedroom - Fully Remodeled | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Uptown Square | 2x2_1037 | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| Executive West - Senior Community | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.46 |
| Arlo Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Villas Del Cielo | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Woodberry Heights | 1x1C | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Sunset Pointe | SM1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| La Vida Buena Apartments | The Seville | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Via Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 bathroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Casa Del Arroyo Apartments | 1bd/1ba | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Classic Uptown Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Classic Uptown?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Classic Uptown is under $959.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Classic Uptown?
The cheapest apartment in Classic Uptown is Encanto Lofts Apartments which is listed at $835, while the average apartment in Classic Uptown costs $2,400.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Classic Uptown?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 29 regular apartments in Classic Uptown that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Classic Uptown?
Cheap apartments in Classic Uptown have an average cost of $289 which is $2,111 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Classic Uptown.
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